Hanoi - Song Lam Nghe An: Blocking the way of the new king
(Baonghean.vn) – The decisive match between Hanoi and SLNA is not only a civil war between Phan Van Duc, Pham Xuan Manh and his teammates who have just returned from the 2018 Asiad in the Vietnam Olympic team's jersey, but also a decisive match for the home team's V.League title and SLNA's ambition to win a medal.
KIND OF DEBT
From a team founded in 2006, Hanoi FC has made great strides and become a force on the map of Vietnamese football. The team of Mr. Do Quang Hien has been promoted 3 ranks in the first 3 years, owning 3 V.League championships, equal to SLNA's achievement and 4 runner-up positions. The youth training and finance of the capital team are also a solid foundation for those successes.
SLNA is still considered a team with a rich tradition and has never been relegated. Even after a series of poor results at the beginning of the season, SLNA is holding the opportunity to enter the Top 3 on the rankings.
The confrontations between the two teams are always considered heroic matches because of their traditional and modern identities. For Hanoi, if they win, they will become the new V.League champion with 5 rounds early. As for SLNA, 3 points at Hang Day Stadium is a strong answer for the return of Nghe An football after a successful year.
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| Hang Day Stadium before the match. Photo: HNFC |
HEAD-TO-HEAD HISTORY
In the last 21 meetings in V.League, the two teams drew 10 matches, Hanoi won 7, SLNA won 4. However, in the last 2 years, SLNA has not had a single victory against the "arch-rival". The only match in which the Nghe team beat Hanoi was in the 1/8 round of the National Cup in 2017, the two teams drew 1-1 before entering a nerve-wracking penalty shootout. In the first leg at Vinh Stadium, coach Duc Thang and his team also lost 1-2 to the opponent.
In terms of current form, SLNA has the right to expect even though they just lost 0-4 to FLC Thanh Hoa in the National Cup. The home team Hanoi is becoming an invincible opponent, sitting on top of the rankings with 51 points, while SLNA only has 32 points with 8 wins in V.League 2018.
In the last 5 matches in V.League, SLNA conceded 8 goals. Meanwhile, Hanoi also showed their defensive weakness with 10 goals conceded, not to mention coach Chu Dinh Nghiem and his team conceded 3 goals against B. Binh Duong in the National Cup.
The home team has two extremely dangerous strikers, G. Oseni with 14 goals and Samson with 10 goals. Meanwhile, the away team, Phan Van Duc has scored 9 goals and Olaha Michael has scored 7 goals. The upcoming match will definitely take place with an open game and many goals scored.
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| SLNA fans are calling for Hang Day stadium to be covered in gold. Photo: SLNA FC |
FORCE SITUATION
At this time, the Hang Day team also suffered many injuries. Specifically, players Thanh Chung and Hung Dung had to sit out the rest of the season. Captain Van Quyet's injury will take 2-3 weeks to recover. Players Dinh Trong, Duc Huy, Quang Hai, Duy Manh and Van Hau competed in the 2018 Asian Games at a high frequency, causing their physical strength to be greatly worn down.
However, Hanoi's reserve players are also very good, the gap in skill level is not too big and SLNA also does not have the service of Pham Xuan Manh. Midfielder Phan Van Duc still has not had the best physical condition and form after Asiad. It will not be surprising if in the upcoming match, both teams will play offensively to compensate for the loss in defense.
EXPECTED LINEUP
Hanoi Club: TM Van Cong, Dinh Trong, Duy Manh, Van Hau, Van Kien, Duc Huy, Moses, Quang Hai, Oseni, Van Thanh, Samson.
SLNA Club: TM Vu Hai, Ngoc Duc, Ngoc Hai, Van Khanh, Dinh Hoang, Ngoc Toan, Khac Ngoc, Van Duc, Michael Olaha, Tuan Tai, Osmar Franciso
PREDICTION: 2-2
Hanoi Club faces personnel disadvantage before SLNA match
(Baonghean.vn) - Not only the visiting team SLNA, the candidate for the 2018 V.League championship, Hanoi, is also facing difficulties in terms of personnel before the match at Hang Day Stadium on September 9.